It’s the most important meal of the day! And here the Superdiners share their fave spots for eye-opening breakfasts: hangover cures, buttery classics and more.

"I love machaca burritos at 3 a.m. after a night of responsibly consuming adult beverages. Santana’s Mexican Grill or Fresh MXN Food (freshmxnfood.com) or whatever it’s called now, has been a friend on many occasion. For later in the a.m....I recently discovered Brooklyn Bagel & Bialy (1000 Island Ave., East Village. 619. 546.7610) and now believe that there is at least ONE good bagelry in San Diego." — Gerald “Dex” Poindexter, publicist, avid diner

"My favorite breakfast binge? Probably the Original Pancake House on Convoy (I’m such a Convoy troll). I love the classic/simple aesthetic. I also love the Dutch Baby (I call it: the Juggernaut... there’s nothing ‘baby’ about it)." — Anthony Schmidt, bartender at Noble Experiment

"I’d take any out-of-towner or overnight guest to Tractor Room, Urban Solace, or Cafe 21. My hands-down favorite breakfast meal, though? The adobada tacos at Tacos el Gordo (various locations; (619) 474-5033). If I ever have to leave San Diego, I’ll leave with a belly full of these. Argh! Why did you ask me this? Now I have to go get some." — Matthew Rowley, food historian, blogger (whiskeyforge.com; Twitter @mbrowley)

"Breakfast…most important meal of the day…my wife’s favorite meal…blah blah blah. I HATE breakfast! On the rare occasion that I am actually craving it there are only two places to consider: The Original Pancake House in Encinitas and JRDN in Pacific Beach. Pancake House’s Eggs Michael are great: an English muffin, two sausage patties, poached egg and a mushroom sherry sauce over the top. (And a side of potato pancakes.)

JRDN is more brunch-y. The baked french toast is great. Anytime you get to eat gelato for breakfast is a good time. Pork belly and eggs are always a good idea (unless you are dining with your cardiologist). And the flatbread of the day has never disappointed. Put that together with a spectacular view of the ocean, it makes a great start to the day." — Dave Morgan, CPA, avid diner

"Although it is San Diego’s best dive bar and best known for its burgers, The Waterfront on Kettner in Little Italy serves an outstanding breakfast. They recently began offering the Mexican brunch menu 7-days-a-week. The American standards, ranging from chicken fried steak & eggs to french toast, are huge and pleasing. But the Mexican specials — chorizo and eggs, machaca, chilaquiles, and a flavorsome pozole — simply rock. Topped off with a Waterfront Special (handmade) Bloody Mary (a hulking double) or a couple of breakfast Budweisers, and no hangover stands a chance." — Gary W. Schons, senior assistant attorney general, avid diner